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Awesome to hear! I had sent them a note the other day asking if there was any update, but I hadn't gotten a reply. Good to know they've started to get them out.

This x2.

Grabbed the /300 from BSM! Canceled that order and grabbed the /100 from Dine Alone instead! Kudos for the link & pressing info, too.

I have my mother's 1976 Marantz, and it's the best receiver I've ever owned / used. My Sony with phono input is currently sitting idle in my basement. Marantz's last a long time on their own, but you can always polish it up a bit with a rebuild kit: https://irebuildmarantz.com/catalog/ I replaced all of the bulbs in my unit with their LED pack and while it's not a green as the OEM bulb, it's a great upgrade to brighter bulbs! Plus, that site has a lot more replacements and enhancements. Download a spec of your particular unit, too, it makes things a hell of a lot easier.

Doing a purge before I move again. I have a lot of these on DVD / streaming now, so don't think for a fucking second that I no longer enjoy these movies - especially Titanic. Shoot over offers on singles or lots, shipping is a flat $3 if you buy one or all.

I go to RSD most years. At first it was great, there was never any sort of line, you just had to be there within the first hour of the store opening. There were only about 3-4 releases I wanted, and the total number of RSD items was a fraction of what it is now. But over the next few RSDs, there were more and more people showing up. Eventually I went and had to stand in line outside my favorite store (that never has more than 10 people in it on non-RSD days) then walk through the store in single-file and choose the items I wanted, cafeteria-style. That fucking sucked and it was the last time I went for a couple of years. Then, last year, I wanted an RSD release and managed to get the morning off of work. I went, and again, encountered a line - but this time for whatever reason I looked at it differently (read: like an old person), I knew that these kids were getting taken for a ride for the music they loved. And I think at some level they knew it too, but that's part of the trade of loving music in modern times. You're going to get gouged for money in some way for the thing you love, whatever it may be, and that level of gouging is based on a person's perceived "love" for that thing. Before vinyl got out of hand, it was paying $25 for an 11 track CD or facing the total price of tickets before Ticketmaster was forced to adjust their fees. I paid them in my teens, and paid them happily - because the music meant that much to me. It will never be a perfect world, and there will never be a way to appease everyone when it comes to the relationship between art and money I still go to RSD, and I stand in line with my friend, and we chat with people about what they're getting or what music they like. It's the atmosphere, it's being around people that enjoy the same thing that I've enjoyed for 12 years (other than porn). Thankfully, the single-file line rule is gone at my store and people can freely browse. I don't go for many RSD releases anymore, I go and pick up a bunch of used LPs - I can get like 10-15 records for $30. I guess I like the feeling of being in a record store that's full of people for a change.

Moved into a new place recently----

ending tonight bump.

Posted this in the ebay thread, but I think that the white whale potential for this LP warrants a seperate post. Plus, I want more bids. http://www.ebay.com/sch/burningman39/m.html

Put up some new stuff on the 'Bay, left over from my ETID break up is one of the rare HEX Records comp 7", the one i'm selling is the BLUE stamp version... http://www.ebay.com/itm/EVERY-TIME-I-DIE-HEX-7-COMP-blue-stamp-RARE-/221059511248?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item33782c73d0 Few other things, HWM, FFAF, MCR, Reggie & The Full Effect and a few others.

Well, of course.

Pet Sounds > Sgt. Peppers Now and forever. Even Paul McC said it.

^^^ that's fucking horse shit. I always ship the record outside of the jacket, in a clear protect inner sleeve. If you pack the vinyl the correct way (using an extra inner piece of cardboard), having the record on the outside of the jacket should be IS fine. In fact, shipping the record on outside of the jacket is the ONLY way to ensure no seam splits in transit. Dicknose won't even spring for a $1 clear inner sleeve? Fuck em. Word of mouth disparagement is karma for asshats that don't really care what they sell, just as long as they make a buck... or pound, or rupee, or whatever.

last 9 hours bump. etid box set for $33.33-- that's a good frakin' deal

Need money and I've had these variants long enough. I'm keeping the ones I want and letting the masses (AKA- you) have at the rest. check it. http://www.ebay.com/sch/burningman39/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562

http://discodelivery.blogspot.com/2010/03/re-delivery-guy-lafleur-lafleur-1979.html

Well I don't think it's so much smack as it is differentiating between lower and higher end tables. regarding your ground noise problem, I had the same sort of problem, not exact, but I found that it was more an issue with the wires and connectors than the record. as for the needle question, spinning your records on a table with a bad needle will not destroy or alter the sound quickly, from what I have read, it takes a long time with the same (read: un-replaced) crappy cartridge. I used to have one of those shitty combo players with a bad needle, I used it for about 2-3 years when i first began collecting, and I notice no reduction in sound or quality on my older records when played on my current b&o table. overall, it's not terrible to use the ion needles, you just don't want to use them forever. if you care about the long term care and wear of your collections, just try to save up for quality products, but don't be ashamed to use what you have to in the mean time. records are meant to be played, so play them.

here are a few options: http://www.needledoctor.com/Ion-IPT-USB-Portable-USB-Turntable?sc=2&category=43 http://www.amazon.com/Numark-PT-01USB-Portable-USB-Turntable/dp/B004M1MHMM and if you dare: http://www.amazon.com/Crosley-CR6002A-RE-Revolution-Portable-Turntable/dp/B004FK004M

Well Music Hall does make some very quality high end tables, so its a brand I think you can trust. As for the table itself- the tone arm looks solid, maybe upgrade the cartridge if you feel the need to. Belt drive is usually the way to go with entry level table and I'd buy an extra belt just in case something happens. Pitch control can be awesome if you know how to use it. As for the USB portion, I personally have never been a fan of USB tables. Recording something from analog to digital defeats the purpose of vinyl enjoyment and quality (IMO)... however! i understand the want to be able to record your records. this can be a good way to get some rare vinyl on to your ipod, just don't expect 320k quality, even with the software included. i would say this is a good entry buy @ $250. An established, proven brand, and it certainly seems to be leaps and bounds ahead of the majority of USB tables out there. Lots of people look to spend $100-$150 for their entry level table, so you're ahead of the game with $250. Just do your research to make sure you are getting the right table for you and your needs.

I blame the JEWS... Too many Jimmy Eat World Side-conversations, they had to delete threads to make room.